Ozil now faces regular competition at the Bernabeu from summer arrival Luka Modric having previously been an automatic starter, and the Citizens are apparently ready to exploit that with a January bid.

The 24-year-old’s team-mates have previously come out in support of the German in his bid to hold down a regular spot.

Defender Sergio Ramos wore Ozil's No.10 under his own jersey with the intention to reveal the midfielder's shirt if he scored during Madrid’s 5-1 win over Deportivo La Coruna last month – an act interpreted as a sign that all is not well under coach Jose Mourinho.

Madrid slipped to 11 points behind rivals Barcelona in the Primera League table following a 1-0 defeat against Real Betis on Saturday.

Ozil started that game but was hauled off at half-time, while he failed to make it onto the pitch altogether during Madrid’s 1-1 Champions League draw with Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium last week.

The Citizens have been credited with an interest in a host of La Liga stars in recent weeks ahead of what many anticpate being a busy transfer window for Roberto Mancini. Cesc Fabregas, Sergio Busquets and Radamel Falcao have all been linked with a move to the Etihad Stadium.

Report author of article

DISCLAIMER

This article has been written by a member of the GiveMeSport Writing Academy and does not represent the views of
GiveMeSport.com or SportsNewMedia. The views and opinions expressed are solely that of the author credited at the top of this article.
GiveMeSport.com and SportsNewMedia do not take any responsibility for the content of its contributors.

Want more content like this?

Like our GiveMeSport - Football Page and you will get this directly to you.